Funemployment has ended. I have a job…a new old job. I worked in Congress a few years ago, and when my old boss called asking if I’d like to return….after 10 months of living the lazy life, how could I say no? I’m back to doing the people’s work on Capitol Hill. Cafeteria lunches. High heels. Tourists. I am, admittedly, red, white and [...]
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Legally Blond, Two
July 11, 2009
Black Ankle Winery
May 4, 2009
Nope, it’s not named for my right foot, still in a brace after my clumsy fall….but Black Ankle Vineyards is a charming, eco-friendy winery hidden in Fredrick County, MD. The drive on a rough, windy backroad is SO worth it when, once inside, a rustic tasting room reveals natural, creative architechture and design, along with unique, [...]
Pick Me (and Julia!) Eddie!
April 22, 2009
I have a mother and a fiance who are going to say WHAT? when they find out that the Saturday before the wedding I’ve RSVPed to go shopping with Eddie Ross at the DC Big Flea. The timing is not perfect, but Eddie’s style is, and I think it a bigger risk to not spend the [...]
Miley & Me
April 19, 2009
My friend Jenni has always hoped her destiny would be fame. She never dreamed it would come as a Miley clone. Countless times she has been asked, “Has anyone ever told you that you look like Miley Cyrus?”. I never saw it, ’til we were face to face-ish with Hannah Montanna on opening night of [...]
Natty Napkins!
April 7, 2009
I can’t wait to use these!!!! I got a Birthday Happy in the mail yesterday from Virginia, and included in the packet of goodies were these cocktail napkins: This napkins showcases a softer, gentler version of another message I’ve been known to offer, along with a drink, but can’t really use as much now that I call Maryland [...]
Christmas at the White House
December 16, 2008
You know how the saying goes…Never refuse an invitation to the White House! I’m pretty sure the etiquette folks were talking about the formal, engraved and calligraphied ones. Still, when Jenni B. offered to take me as her guest for a walk-through tour to see this year’s decorations, I was quick to say yes. I’ve been [...]
